Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated, known as WISCAP, is a public charity based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its stated mission is to strengthen and serve community action in Wisconsin. It supports statewide anti-poverty work through programs, training, advocacy, research, and grants to community organizations.
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated gave $3.1M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $147K), mostly in Wisconsin. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,097,018
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $147,477
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $140,911
- Total assets
- $2,067,067
- -19.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 West Mifflin Street 406, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 244-4422
Website: https://wiscap.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated
Associated Bank Community Action Grant Program
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated
Amount
$118,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated
Amount
$1.2 million
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cap Services Inc ($332K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 76 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WISCAP describes its work as statewide in Wisconsin. In 2024, 92% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin; the remaining shares went to recipients in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, at 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $85K; repeat grants $172K. How we count
Medians: $61K first-time, $171K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $855K (2022) to $3.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Services Inc Stevens Point, WI | Jobs & business development, vaccine community outreach, workforce innovation grant | $331,609 |
| Couleecap Inc Westby, WI | Jobs & Business Development, Workforce Innovation Grant | $319,777 |
| Indianhead Comm Action Agency Ladysmith, WI | QUEST | $251,829 |
| Wistaf Madison, WI | Wisconsin Help for Homeowners | $203,233 |
| Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Inc Independence, WI | Quest, Jobs & Business Development, Workforce Innovation Grant | $200,389 |
| Community Action Inc Rockwalworth Beloit, WI | QUEST | $200,136 |
| Lakeshore Cap Inc of Wisconsin Manitowoc, WI | Quest, Workforce Innovation Grant | $192,697 |
| Central Wisconsin Community Action Council Inc Wisconsin Dells, WI | Vaccine Community Outreach, Workforce Innovation Grant | $191,157 |
| Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin Madison, WI | Vaccine Community Outreach and Public Health Emergency Preparedness | $171,306 |
| Community Relations - Social Development Commission Milwaukee, WI | Vaccine Community Outreach, Workforce Innovation Grant | $166,586 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,067,067 | $6,630,624 | $6,328,408 | $3,097,018 | 21 | $8,035 |
| 2023 | $2,577,854 | $5,728,905 | $5,670,524 | $3,092,693 | 17 | $6,257 |
| 2022 | $1,902,603 | $3,230,921 | $3,211,806 | $854,784 | 15 | — |
| 2021 | $526,927 | $3,675,578 | $3,679,737 | $2,007,251 | 11 | $1 |
| 2020 | $989,913 | $2,959,876 | $2,818,815 | $1,130,102 | 12 | $33 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
WISCAP’s mission is “to strengthen and serve community action in Wisconsin.” Its stated program areas include housing, asset development, training and development, and health. The Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program, developed with the Wisconsin Department of Administration and the Office of the State Treasurer, provides services such as foreclosure-prevention legal assistance, HUD-certified counseling, and financial aid for eligible applicants. WISCAP also reports work on housing stabilization through the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Its asset-development programs support job and business development and workforce training, including support for people pursuing careers in nursing. Health programming has included vaccine education and outreach with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and seven member agencies. WISCAP also provides training to build the organizational, financial, and programmatic capacity of Wisconsin’s 18 Community Services Block Grant-funded agencies.
The organizations receiving WISCAP grants include community action agencies and other organizations working in areas such as poverty alleviation, self-sufficiency, economic development, and access to justice. For example, CAP Services describes its mission as advancing social and economic justice, while Couleecap says it fights poverty and promotes self-sufficiency, economic development, and social justice. The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation says it works with civil legal aid organizations to increase access to justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, WISCAP reported 21 grants totaling $3,097,018. Awards ranged from $16,600 to $331,609, with a median grant of $140,911. The largest listed award went to CAP Services Inc. ($331,609) for jobs and business development, vaccine community outreach, and a workforce innovation grant. Other large awards included Couleecap Inc. ($319,777) for jobs and business development and a workforce innovation grant; Indianhead Community Action Agency ($251,829) for QUEST; and Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation ($203,233) for Wisconsin Help for Homeowners. Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council received $200,389 for QUEST, jobs and business development, and a workforce innovation grant.
WISCAP’s website describes the Community Services Block Grant as federal funding distributed by Wisconsin’s Department of Children and Families to 16 local Community Action Agencies and two statewide agencies serving special populations. This is distinct from the grants WISCAP reported making in its filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cheryl Detrick as president, Anna Cardarella as vice president, Nicole Harrison as secretary, and Millie Rounsville as treasurer. George Hinton is listed as past-president; Jennifer Fasula and Marc Perry as members-at-large; and Essie Allen, John Bauknecht, and Michael Bonertz as directors.
WISCAP’s website lists Courtney Hayward as executive director.
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated is led by Kassidy Ferrey, Interim Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kassidy Ferrey
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$91K (2024)
Cheryl Detrick
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Homb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sennholz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Essie Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Hebert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hetti Brown
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Shearer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bauknecht
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bonertz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Kilde
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Orzechowski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett White
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaye Hartmann
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Mietchen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Marcoe
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Cardarella
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Hinton
Past-President
President → Past-President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fasula
Member-At-Large
Director → Member-At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Perry
Member-At-Large
Director → Member-At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Millie Rounsville
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Harrison
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amber Duddy (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Through 723
- Former: Brad Paul (2020–2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $91K, to Kassidy Ferrey (Interim Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated
How much does Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated give each year?
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated gave $3.1M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 17 grants.
What is Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated's typical grant size?
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated's median grant in 2024 was $140,911, and its average grant was $147,477, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated that year got $85K on average.
Where does Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated give grants?
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated gives mostly in Wisconsin: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (3 grants).
Does Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Quest" (3 grants).
Who are Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated's largest grantees?
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated's largest 2024 grantees include Cap Services Inc ($331,609), Couleecap Inc ($319,777) and Indianhead Comm Action Agency ($251,829), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated?
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What does Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated fund?
WISCAP’s mission is “to strengthen and serve community action in Wisconsin.” Its stated program areas include housing, asset development, training and development, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated?
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wiscap.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated's EIN?
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1209035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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